Can I withdraw my PA UC claim after returning to full-time work?
Just started back at my normal hours last week and I'm definitely gonna be making too much to qualify for benefits now. Do I need to formally withdraw my PA unemployment claim or can I just stop filing the weekly certifications? I don't want to get in trouble or have to deal with overpayments later. Anyone know the proper way to end a claim when you go back to work?
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Dylan Fisher
You don't need to formally withdraw your claim. Just stop filing your weekly certifications. The claim stays open for a year, but if you don't request benefits, nothing happens. If your hours get reduced again within your benefit year, you can start filing weekly claims again without opening a new claim.
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Kelsey Hawkins
•Oh that's good to know! So the claim just stays dormant unless I need it again? I was worried I'd have to go through the whole application process again if things slow down at work.
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Edwards Hugo
THEY DONT TELL U THIS but if u make more than ur weekly benefit amount for 2 weeks in a row u get automatically cut off anyway!!! happened to me last year
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Gianna Scott
•That's not exactly accurate. If you report earnings higher than your benefit amount, you'll receive $0 for those weeks, but your claim remains open. You're not "automatically cut off" - you just don't receive payment for those specific weeks. Your claim remains active for the full benefit year.
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Alfredo Lugo
I went back to work in January and just stopped filing. got a letter a few weeks later saying my claim was inactive but could be reactivated if needed. dont forget you still need to report any wages earned during your last week of filing!
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Sydney Torres
i didnt file for 3 weeks when i got a temp job and then wen i tried to file again they made me answer all these questions about why i missed weeks it was annoying
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
•That's because when you miss filing weekly claims but then try to restart, the system needs to verify why you missed filing and whether you were eligible during those missed weeks. It's normal procedure - they need to confirm you weren't working or had a valid reason for not filing during that period.
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Caleb Bell
Guys I've been trying to reach someone at UC for THREE WEEKS about an issue with my claim and keep getting busy signals or disconnected. Has anyone found a way to actually talk to a human being there??? I'm desperate and about to lose my apartment.
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Dylan Fisher
•Try using Claimyr - it's a service that connects you with a PA UC agent usually within an hour. Saved me weeks of frustration when I had an open issue. Their website is claimyr.com and they have a video showing how it works: https://youtu.be/CEPETxZdo9E?si=WL1ZzVZWG3KiHrg2. Much better than spending all day hitting redial.
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Kelsey Hawkins
Thanks for all the answers everyone! Just to be 100% clear - I should report my earnings for the last week I worked part-time, then just stop filing completely? I don't need to notify them I'm back to full-time or formally close anything out?
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Kaitlyn Jenkins
•That's correct. Report earnings for any weeks you're filing for, then simply stop filing when you're fully employed. If your situation changes within your benefit year (which lasts 52 weeks from when you first applied), you can resume filing without a new application. The system is designed with the understanding that people move in and out of employment.
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Gianna Scott
One important thing to remember: if you file for any partial weeks (where you worked some days but not others), make sure you report your gross earnings accurately before deductions. I've seen too many people accidentally underreport and end up with overpayment notices months later. Better to be precise and avoid headaches down the road.
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Edwards Hugo
my sister got a overpayment notice for $4200 cuz she didnt know she was sposed to report her side gig!!! they taking 25% of her checks now its CRAZY
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Kelsey Hawkins
•Yikes, that's exactly what I'm trying to avoid! I'll make sure I report everything properly for my last filing.
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Amy Fleming
Just want to add - when you stop filing, you might get a letter saying your claim is "inactive" but don't panic! That's totally normal. I got mine about 3 weeks after I stopped filing when I went back to work full-time. The letter just confirms your claim is paused, not cancelled. Keep that letter somewhere safe in case you need to reference it later if your work situation changes.
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Sophie Footman
•Thanks for mentioning that! I was wondering if I'd get some kind of confirmation when I stop filing. Good to know getting an "inactive" letter is normal and not something to worry about. I'll definitely keep it filed away just in case my hours get cut again or something changes at work.
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Andre Dupont
I was in a similar situation last month when I went back to full-time hours. Just stopped filing my weekly certifications after reporting my last partial week's earnings and everything went smoothly. Like others mentioned, you'll probably get an "inactive claim" letter a few weeks later - totally normal! The nice thing is your claim stays open for the full benefit year, so if your hours ever get reduced again, you can just start filing weekly claims again without having to reapply. Just make sure you accurately report any earnings for that final week you're filing for to avoid any overpayment issues down the road.
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Dmitry Sokolov
•That's really reassuring to hear from someone who just went through this! I was overthinking it but it sounds pretty straightforward - just report that last week accurately and then stop filing. Thanks for confirming about the inactive letter too, I'll know not to panic when I get it. It's nice knowing the claim stays open as a safety net in case anything changes with work later on.
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Arjun Patel
Just wanted to share my recent experience since I was in almost the exact same situation a couple months ago. I went back to full-time work in December and was also worried about the proper way to end my claim. I followed the advice here - reported my earnings for the last partial week I worked, then simply stopped filing weekly certifications. Got the "inactive claim" letter about 3 weeks later which confirmed everything was handled correctly. The whole process was much simpler than I expected! The peace of mind knowing my claim stays open for the full benefit year is great too, especially since work can be unpredictable these days. Just make sure you're totally accurate with reporting those final earnings and you should be all set!
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Ava Rodriguez
•Thanks for sharing your experience! It's really helpful to hear from someone who went through this recently. I'm feeling much more confident about the process now - sounds like as long as I report my last week's earnings accurately and then just stop filing, everything should work out fine. The fact that multiple people got that inactive letter around 3 weeks later makes me feel better about what to expect. Really appreciate everyone taking the time to share their experiences here!
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Yara Khoury
I just went through this exact same thing two weeks ago! Came back to full-time hours after being on partial UC for about 6 months. I was so nervous about messing something up, but it really is as simple as everyone's saying - just report your last week's earnings accurately and stop filing. I got my "inactive claim" letter yesterday (exactly 14 days after my last filing) and it was such a relief to see everything handled properly. The letter even mentions that the claim remains available if needed within the benefit year. Honestly wish I hadn't stressed about it so much! Just be thorough with that final earnings report and you'll be golden.
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Sean Flanagan
•That's so reassuring to hear! I'm in almost the exact same boat - been on partial UC for about 5 months and just went back to full-time last week. I was really overthinking this whole process, but hearing from someone who literally just did this two weeks ago makes me feel so much better. It sounds like the system is actually pretty straightforward once you know what to expect. I'll make sure to be extra careful with reporting my final week's earnings and then just stop filing. Thanks for sharing - knowing the timeline of when to expect that inactive letter is really helpful too!
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Amina Diop
I'm in a similar situation right now - just went back to full-time after being on partial benefits for a few months. Reading through all these responses has been super helpful! It sounds like the consensus is pretty clear: report your final week's earnings accurately, then just stop filing weekly certifications. The claim stays open but inactive for the full benefit year in case you need it again. I was also worried about having to formally withdraw or notify them, but it seems like that's not necessary. Thanks to everyone who shared their experiences - it's really reassuring to hear from people who've actually been through this process recently!
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Oliver Schmidt
•I'm glad this thread has been helpful for you too! It's such a relief when you find a community where people actually share real experiences instead of just guessing. I was in the same boat a few months back - so much anxiety about doing something wrong with my claim. But honestly, once you see how many people have successfully gone through this exact process, it becomes clear that PA UC is actually set up pretty well for people transitioning back to full-time work. The fact that your claim stays as a safety net for the full year is really smart policy. Good luck with your transition back to full-time - sounds like you've got all the info you need to handle it smoothly!
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Keisha Robinson
I'm currently in this exact situation too - just returned to full-time work after being on partial benefits for about 4 months. This thread has been incredibly helpful! It's reassuring to see so many people confirm that you just need to report your final week's earnings accurately and then stop filing - no formal withdrawal needed. The fact that the claim stays open as a safety net for the full benefit year is really smart. I was overthinking this process way too much, but seeing all these real experiences from people who recently went through it has put my mind at ease. Thanks everyone for sharing your stories and advice!
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Javier Cruz
•I'm so glad this thread exists too! I was literally in panic mode yesterday thinking I might mess something up with my claim, but reading everyone's experiences has been such a lifesaver. It's amazing how much clearer everything becomes when you hear from people who actually went through it recently. I love that so many people took the time to share their timelines and what to expect with the inactive letter. Definitely makes the whole process feel much less intimidating! Thanks for adding your voice to this - it's helpful to know there are others going through the same transition right now.
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Yuki Tanaka
I'm going through this exact same thing right now! Just went back to full-time hours yesterday after being on partial UC for about 3 months. This whole thread has been a huge help - I was definitely overthinking the process and worried I'd mess something up. It's so reassuring to see multiple people confirm that you just report your final week's earnings accurately and then stop filing, with no formal withdrawal needed. The fact that so many people shared their actual timelines for getting the inactive letter (seems like 2-3 weeks is typical) really helps set expectations too. I feel so much better about this transition now. Thanks to everyone who took the time to share their real experiences here - this community is amazing!
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NeonNinja
•Welcome to the club! I just went through this transition about a month ago and had all the same worries. It's really nice to see how supportive this community is - when I was stressing about potentially messing up my claim, reading through experiences like the ones shared here made all the difference. You're definitely on the right track with just reporting that final week accurately and then stopping your filings. The waiting period for the inactive letter felt long when I was going through it, but it really does come through right on schedule. Congrats on getting back to full-time work! It feels good to have that stability again while knowing the safety net is still there if needed.
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